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Document Library Reporting

In today’s data-driven world, efficient document management is crucial for organizational success. Document library reporting helps track and analyze the usage, storage, and compliance of documents within SharePoint Online. To streamline this process, tools like SharePoint Storage Explorer offer comprehensive solutions that enhance your reporting capabilities.

Cloud Migration Challenges: Solutions for a Successful Move to the Cloud

Cloud migration has become a crucial strategy for businesses aiming to capitalize on scalability, flexibility, and cost-saving opportunities. As organizations transition from traditional data centers to cloud infrastructure, these companies can access advanced cloud services, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure seamless data and application management. However, cloud migration challenges can be difficult to solve.

Azure Virtual Machine out-of-box dashboard makes it easier to get started

I first started my career in IT support back in 2003 when VMs where something that was “coming” rather than mainstream, so I had the privilege of witnessing the birth of VMs first hand when my company made the switch from bare metal to VMware GSX running on top of Windows Server 2003.

Azure DevOps success with out-of-box dashboards & monitoring

In previous roles I have been both an Engineering Manager responsible for a team, and a Program Manager responsible for branching strategy and process around CICD pipelines. In both of those roles (but for very different reasons), my product's build quality has been critical to product success. The obvious "why" to this is no builds, no product, but the real why is much more nuanced.

Azure Storage Cost Optimization: 19 Ways To Cut Waste

Azure storage pricing can be complex, with multiple tiers, storage types, and payment options to consider. This complexity can lead to unexpected costs, ruining your Azure cloud budget. Additional fees for read/write transactions, metadata storage, snapshots, and early deletion fees can add up. The good thing is you can review and adjust your storage configurations to minimize unnecessary costs.

Focus on speed and performance for your next website relaunch

We've been there, done that, and we're here to help. Drawing from our extensive experience with customers managing thousands of projects, navigating diverse tech stacks in the open source world, and tackling the complexities of ecommerce, we've put together a list of essential requirements for your next website relaunch. Consider these fundamentals from the start to ensure you benefit from enhanced site speed and performance, making your project launch smoother and more successful.

Real World Deployment of Azure Open AI with AI Central

Join us for an in-depth, guided demo on deploying Azure Open AI in real-world scenarios using AI Central. This webinar, a collaboration between Microsoft and 2bcloud, is tailored for DevOps engineers and will cover key implementation strategies. Learn how to effectively manage, monitor, and optimize your AI endpoints with practical examples and live demonstrations. Discover how to address common challenges and leverage AI Central for seamless, intelligent application management. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your Azure Open AI deployment skills.

Managed Apps on Public Cloud: Why Operations Matter, Part II

In the first part of this blog journey (I’d call it a post, but it’s actually two posts) we explored what operational excellence looks like in public cloud deployments. And while I do not want to spoil it for you, the main takeaway was that it is not easy and can become resource-intensive. With this in mind, you might should be wondering what you can do to achieve excellence without focusing all your resources on operations.

Logic Apps and AI - The Future of Integration

In the first episode of the series "INTEGRATE expert voices - Unplugged" Kent Weare from Logic Apps team at Microsoft, discusses AI integration in Logic Apps. He highlights democratization of tech, AI's rapid evolution in integration, and potential for automating processes. Discover the potential of prompt-based integration, AI-driven data transformation, and how Logic Apps is leading this technological shift. Get insights on embracing AI in your organization and staying competitive to drive business value in the evolving Integration landscape.

The Five Challenges to Monitoring AI Data Fabric

As AI continues to evolve, it brings about a paradigm shift in how businesses handle data. The AI data fabric, a critical component of this transformation, acts as a cohesive layer that integrates data from various sources, facilitating seamless data access and management. However, monitoring this intricate system presents a unique set of challenges for business and IT leaders. Understanding these challenges is paramount to leveraging the full potential of AI data fabrics. Want to learn more?